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National parks near Cercepiccola, Molise

Cercepiccola sits inside the Campobasso area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Campobasso for the full write-up.

Vesuvius National Park is the closest national park to Cercepiccola, Molise — 73.8 km (45.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 31 min behind the wheel.

Vesuvius, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Majella, Gargano, Circeo, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Alta Murgia, and Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese make a full day trip — leave early. Monti Sibillini is better with a night booked nearby.

Cercepiccola has a population of about 328.

National parks near Cercepiccola

Parks ranked by distance from Cercepiccola
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Vesuvius National Park73.8 km (45.9 mi)1 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park78 km (48.5 mi)1 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park86.1 km (53.5 mi)1 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park112 km (69.4 mi)2 hr 6 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park136 km (84.4 mi)2 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park141 km (87.8 mi)2 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park144 km (89.6 mi)2 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park152 km (94.4 mi)2 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park159 km (98.5 mi)2 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park198 km (123 mi)3 hr 22 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Vesuvius National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.

Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.

July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.

Month-by-month detail for Vesuvius National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Cercepiccola are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Cercepiccola
PairApartEstimated drive
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Majella41.2 km (25.6 mi)56 min
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Circeo84 km (52.2 mi)1 hr 41 min
Vesuvius → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise118 km (73.3 mi)2 hr 11 min
Majella → Circeo123 km (76.7 mi)2 hr 16 min

Planning a trip from Cercepiccola

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the Vesuvius National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Cercepiccola?

Vesuvius National Park. It is about 73.8 km (45.9 mi) from Cercepiccola, roughly 1 hr 31 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Cercepiccola?

Yes — Vesuvius National Park, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Majella National Park, Gargano National Park, Circeo National Park, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Alta Murgia National Park, and Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Cercepiccola?

10 parks are within reach of Cercepiccola, 9 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Cercepiccola?

For Vesuvius National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.